Lost
Blue paperback edition of The Alchemist
Kalamazoo
Lost
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue Penguin Classics paperback edition of The Alchemist yesterday around 3pm near Bronson Park by the coffee stand on West Michigan Ave in Kalamazoo. It’s a 6x9 inch paperback, with a creased spine and a small coffee stain on the back cover. Inside the title page I wrote my initials P.P. in pencil, and there’s a tiny yellow sticker with KAL near the bottom. It was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me, so I’d really appreciate it if someone found it and kept it safe. If you’ve seen it, I’d be grateful for any information that leads to its return.
Approximate last-seen location
Kalamazoo
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